Physical and Occupational Therapy

Muhlenberg College/Thomas Jefferson University-Jefferson College of Health Professions 3-3 PT Program and 3-2 OT Program

3-3 Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Overview

A cooperative agreement between Muhlenberg College and Jefferson College of Health Professions of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, the 3-3 program allows students to earn both the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees in six years after graduation from high school. Accepted students will spend the first three years at Muhlenberg College and then proceed to Jefferson College of Health Professions for the final three years of graduate Physical Therapy coursework. The B.S. degree in Biology or Natural Science--or the B.A. degree in Dance, Psychology or Sociology--from Muhlenberg College will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson College of Health Professions. The Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the third year at Jefferson College of Health Professions. Transfer students are not eligible for this program.

3-2 Master's in Occupational Therapy

Overview

A cooperative agreement between Muhlenberg College and Jefferson College of Health Professions of Thomas Jefferson University, the 3-2 Program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Arts and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy degree in five years after graduation from high school. Students will spend the first three years at Muhlenberg College and then proceed to Jefferson College of Health Professions for the final two years of graduate Occupational Therapy coursework. The B.A. in Psychology from Muhlenberg College will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson College of Health Professions. The Master’s in Occupational Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the second year at Jefferson College of Health Professions. Transfer students are not eligible for this program.

Academic Requirements Mandatory for both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Mandatory combined Critical Reading/Math SAT of 1280 or greater, with no subset less than 580; ACT composite of 29 or greater